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Category: Bad Faith
District of New Jersey Court Clarifies Primary Insurer’s Duty of Good Faith to Excess Insurer
By: Anthony L. Miscioscia and Margo E. Meta A primary insurer has a duty of good faith to an excess insurer to attempt to negotiate a settlement with a third-party
No Such Thing as “Institutional Bad Faith,” Pennsylvania Superior Court Concludes
A published Pennsylvania decision favorable to insurance companies, the Wenk case would apply to future claims in both the first- and third-party contexts.
How a Little-Known Senate Bill Could Help Stem the Tide of Bad Faith Litigation in Florida
If this latest legislative attempt to change Florida’s bad faith litigation environment becomes law, it will be a good step towards correcting the financial havoc caused—at least in part—by that environment.
Washington Supreme Court: Adjusters Can’t Be Sued for Bad Faith
The coverage community was anxiously waiting to learn if an employee claims adjuster could be sued for bad faith or violations under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.
A Divided Florida Supreme Court Drastically Expands Liability for Bad Faith Claims
In a highly anticipated decision, a sharply divided Florida Supreme Court reversed the decision of the state’s Fourth District Court of Appeal and reinstated a jury’s $9.2 million verdict against GEICO. . .